Health Care

While first case was reported on May 7, the outbreak was underway as early as mid-April, the organization’s Europe office says.

The opinion is set to influence decision on whether to reauthorize the controversial herbicide in the EU.

World Health Assembly adopts US-led resolution on timeline for amendments to the International Health Regulations.

Many countries have emergency stockpiles which could be needed for unusual monkeypox outbreaks across the world, agency says.

A counter proposal from Russia failed to be adopted after receiving 15 votes in favor.

Fêted at the World Economic Forum in 2017, Xi Jinping is now accused of torpedoing the global economy with his disastrous Zero COVID strategy.

One vaccine is available for monkeypox; experts say mass vaccination campaign unlikely.

A deal to allow developing countries to manufacture vaccines is being attacked from all sides.

When friends and family got sick last year, people across Ghana scrambled to get shots. But there weren’t enough. Now, many say they don’t want the jab. Local volunteers are struggling to change their minds.

The EU is in talks with countries to help with vaccines and drugs if needed.

Countries say improving pandemic situation as well financial constraints mean contracts should be re-examined.

Many of the more controversial decisions won’t be taken at the WHA meeting starting Sunday.

The countries pledged to increase their WHO contributions by 50 percent in the long run.

Masks to be required only in hospitals and medical premises including pharmacies.

World leaders haven’t learned their lesson from past food crises, experts warn.

Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries in Europe and North America.

No Horizon funding will go to British researchers until the Northern Ireland protocol row is fixed.

Top official accuses the international bodies of neglecting ‘all obligations towards our country.’

The head of the EU executive is pressing forward with her green and digital agenda despite massive upheavals. How well is she doing?

An ascendant far right is building in obstacles at the regional level to getting abortions.

Rules for industries and governments aim to prevent all-out cyber breakdown.

Everything you need to know about the unexplained illness, which has affected 460 so far and caused 11 deaths.